Is Thor Magic or Science?

He is superhuman because he is magical. Sure, that magic is allegedly based in technology, but technology so incredibly advanced, we can't distinguish it from magic. That lack of distinguishability is the indicator of just how advanced the Asgardians actually are.
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Is Thor magic?

While wielding the warhammer, Thor is able to amplify his magical abilities to an astounding degree. He is able to manipulate energy, weather, even matter itself. He can spin Mjolnir quickly enough to open portals, or create world-shattering concussive power.
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Is Asgard magic or technology?

The technology that Asgard possesses seems to have magical properties, such as Mjolnir only allowing worthy individuals to hold it. However, it is not magic, and is instead incredibly advanced technology.
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Is Thor weak to magic?

Like most Asgardians, Thor is vulnerable to particular types of magic. One type of magic of Thor finds himself particularly vulnerable to that magic meant to charm an opponent. This makes Thor vulnerable to foes like Enchantress and her younger sister Lorelei.
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Is Loki's magic science?

With his age, it now takes little concentration at all; Loki can use most of his magical abilities without thought, like a basketball star throwing 3-pointers without looking. Asgardians, in general, see magic as really being science, a type of energy that runs through all things in the world.
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ALCHEMY BEHIND THOR | Magic and Science



Is Doctor Strange magic or Science?

Magic has also created legendary figures such as Thor, Doctor Strange, and Scarlet Witch, as well as other big names in the MCU.
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Can Loki lift Mjolnir?

However, it turned out there was someone in the land of Frost Giants who could lift Mjolnir -- its king, Loki. After the hammer crashed into his throne room, he lifted and briefly held Mjolnir before it flew out of his hand and back to Thor.
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Can Thor lift a universe?

Notably, many of Thor's greatest feats have to do with lifting or throwing entire planets out of orbit (or objects that weigh as much as planets).
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How intelligent is Thor?

Thor has all the medical knowledge of Doctor Donald blake which would immediately put him above an average human in intelligence and during the godbutcher saga it was shown that Thor is a very good reader.
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What is Thor afraid of?

In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it's not often we can say Thor's afraid of someone. Whether it be the Hulk, Chitauri, Destroyers, Frost Giants, Loki and even his father, Odin, the Odinson is always willing to go head-to-head.
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Who is the most powerful Asgardian?

Odin Borson

Odin isn't only the most powerful Asgardian in Marvel, but he's also one of the most powerful characters in Marvel. In fact, his entry into any battle instantly sways the battle to whichever side he's on.
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Does MCU have magic?

As Phase 4 continues to expand Marvel's cinematic world, several types of magic now exist in the MCU. Most have their own visual designs that allow them to be distinguished from the rest. Also, their capabilities and power levels are usually unique to each other.
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What is Asgardian magic called?

Asgardian magic could also be described primarily as technomancy and its practitioners in the MCU as technomancers. It's an art that blends arcanum and super-science, or science so advanced as to seem like magic.
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What is Thor's true power?

Worthy Warrior and Weaponry

He also possesses superhuman strength, speed, agility, durability and immunity to most diseases. Thor's greatest weapon, and closest ally, is Mjolnir, an enchanted hammer forged from Uru metal, which has power over storms and can generate energy blasts known as anti-force.
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Can Thor be mind controlled?

While not fully immune to psychics, Thor has managed to fight off telepathic attacks from a variety of foes, and is generally able to shake off the effects of mind-control quicker than the average person.
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Is Thor faster than Superman?

However, Superman does have the advantage in that he's faster than Thor. Not that Thor is any slow moving slug, it's just there's only one person faster than Supes and that man is the Flash (clearly proved in comic book lore when they race).
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Which Avenger has the highest IQ?

When it comes to the smartest Avenger, it has to be Iron-Man that is considered to be the most intelligent. While he and Bruce Banner are likely on a level when it comes to their scientific knowledge, the fact that he retains that when turning into Iron-Man just edges him above the big green guy.
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Is Thor smart or dumb?

There are some that might suggest Thor is not the smartest hero in the MCU. It's true that he can rely on his muscles more than his mind in most cases, but that doesn't mean he doesn't have some very intelligent moments. In fact, sometimes he outsmarts everyone around him.
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What's the strongest thing Thor has done?

Thor: 20 Most OP Things Marvel's God Of Thunder Has Ever Done
  1. 1 NEARLY TOOK OUT THANOS.
  2. 2 CREATED A TORNADO WITH HIS CAPE. ...
  3. 3 FOUGHT EXECUTIONER AT HALF POWER. ...
  4. 4 LAUNCHED JUGGERNAUT INTO SPACE. ...
  5. 5 PUNCHED BODOLF THROUGH THE EARTH. ...
  6. 6 LEVELED COUNTRYSIDE WITH A PUNCH. ...
  7. 7 REVIVES HOGUN WITH LIGHTNING. ...
  8. 8 TOWS AN ISLAND. ...
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Who is stronger Thor or Superman?

THOR VS SUPERMAN: WHO IS STRONGER? By most accounts, Superman seemingly outclasses Thor in terms of raw strength, especially in earlier versions of the DC Universe. He's pulled planets, punched people into orbit and performed all sorts of wild feats of strength.
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Is Thor immortal?

Thor is Immortal, Not Invincible

In Avengers: Infinity War, Thor revealed that he was over 1500 years old. It's clear that age doesn't affect him the way it does normal mortals, as with most immortals, he is aging at a slower rate. While Thor will eventually die, it will take thousands of years for it to happen.
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Is Black Panther worthy of Mjolnir?

In a remarkable twist, this week's Avengers #36 reveals Black Panther is one of the few people considered worthy by Mjolnir. Jason Aaron's current Avengers run has been carefully weaving his Thor lore into the wider history of the Marvel Universe, revealing the first Avengers were formed 1,000,000 years ago.
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Is Spider-Man worthy of Mjolnir?

If Marvel fans have ever wondered if Spider-Man was worthy of lifting Thor's hammer, the answer is yes.
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